41 62 014 Adjusting Rear Lid

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The E60 BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as the basis for adjustment work.

Make unpainted surfaces visible by also moving the hinges. Touch these up in the appropriate color.

Release screws (1) on rear lid hinge to rear lid so that rear lid can still be moved.

Adjust rear lid.

Tighten bolts.

Tightening torque. see 41 62 1AZ in 41 62 REAR LID

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Lid Hinge Screws

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Adjusting height of rear lid in relation to side panel:

Remove tension spring . See 51 24 325 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT TENSION SPRING FOR REAR LID .
Remove cap from opening (1)

Fig 2: Removing Cap From Opening
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NOTE: Parcel shelf is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Slacken nut (1) with a suitable tool (13 mm A/F) until hinge (2) can be moved.

Adjust height of rear lid.

Adjust rear lid lock . See 51 24 004 ADJUSTING REAR LID LOCK (LOWER SECTION OF REAR LID LOCK) .

Tighten nut.

Tightening torque, see 41 62 4AZ in 41 62 REAR LID

Fig 3: Adjusting Height Of Rear Lid

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